The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and security expert, Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has advised against calls to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima on the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, cautioning that such a decision could undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election chances. Mumuni, who served as a member of the…
The United States has introduced a priority visa appointment system for holders of tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, allowing football fans to secure expedited visa slots ahead of the tournament scheduled to begin on June 11. The FIFA Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System, which went live on Tuesday, is designed to enable ticket…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters of opposition leaders against exchanging insults, warning that such attacks only serve to strengthen the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on the social media platform X on Monday, Atiku stated that anyone who insults Peter Obi, the former presidential…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has delivered a blunt assessment of the global system, declaring that the rules-based international order has ruptured and calling on middle powers to abandon what he termed “living within the lie” of multilateral institutions that no longer function as advertised. Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2026…
Sevilla coach MatÃas Almeyda has lauded striker Akor Adams for his dedication and immediate impact following the Nigerian forward’s match-winning performance against Elche on his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Adams, who came off the bench to score twice in a 2–2 draw at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, was singled out by…
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the country will head to the polls on November 7, positioning his government’s handling of the economy and crime as central themes ahead of the election campaign. The election date, unusually late by recent New Zealand standards, was revealed on Wednesday during a press conference…
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed as false and misleading an online report claiming that his mother died on Monday, January 19, 2026. Ribadu issued the clarification on Tuesday via a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, following a wave of condolence calls and messages from sympathisers who had…
Members of the Obidient Movement in Edo State have formally joined the African Democratic Congress, marking a significant political realignment ahead of the next electoral cycle. The defection, which took place on Monday, follows reports of their leader, Peter Obi, moving into the ADC, a development that has generated considerable attention within the Nigerian…
Nigeria’s economy is exhibiting early signs of stabilisation, with the Central Bank of Nigeria projecting stronger growth and easing inflation for 2026 amid ongoing structural and monetary reforms that have begun to reshape the country’s macroeconomic landscape. In its latest macroeconomic outlook, the apex bank forecast that Gross Domestic Product will expand by 4.49…
Prominent socio-political organisations across Nigeria have condemned a controversial plan by the Katsina State Government to release 70 suspected bandits as part of efforts to salvage a fragile peace agreement with armed criminal groups terrorising the North-West. Afenifere, the Arewa Consultative Forum, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Middle Belt Forum, and the Coalition of Northern Groups…
